Ocala Pet Palooza

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the heroes who sacrificed for our freedom.

From all of us at Ocala Pet Palooza, thank you to the brave men and women who served our country and to the families who carry their legacy forward.❤️💙

05/22/2026

🐐🐰 PETTING ZOO! 🐷🐥

Get ready for hands-on fun at the 4th Annual Ocala Pet Palooza with A Traveling Farm! The best part? It’s INCLUDED with your event admission! 🎉

Come spend the day exploring vendors, activities, pet fun, and furry friends at Ocala Pet Palooza!

For more information, visit: https://www.bmgevents.com/ocalapet.html

05/20/2026

Sunny (Yellow) and Quacky Chan (White), a bonded pair of parakeets are looking for a new home!

Hi! We are Sunny (Yellow) and Quacky Chan (White), a bonded pair of parakeets. We are just a bit over a year old. Our veterinarian thinks we might be girls, but we love to chat just like the boys do.

We can be a little scared of people and hands, but Sunny sometimes steps up onto your finger. If you take your time and offer us millet, we'll eat it right from your hands.

We really enjoy our foster home. They introduced us to pellets and fresh chop, which are much better than the generic birdseed we had before. We also love the new toys that keep us busy. They have helped us shed our feathers and brought out our new shine.

We are looking for our forever home and would love to entertain you with our chatter!

Sunny and Quacky Chan would love a "Welcome to Foster" gift. You can view their list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WNTJ3Z6HDMDD?ref_=wl_share

Foster Location: Kissimmee, FL

Interested in adoption? Please go to our website to fill out an application, view adoption fees, and to read our adoption protocols at http://floridaparrotrescue.com/adopt-foster-application/

An avian veterinarian has properly vetted all birds before they are placed up for adoption. Adoption fees include the bird’s cage IF the bird has a cage - most do, but please ask!

Please e-mail us at [email protected] for any questions!

05/18/2026

Florida has become a leader in protecting animals and holding accountable those who harm them. Today, we built on that record with new legislation to strengthen penalties for animal abuse and improve consumer protections for pet owners.  

HB 559 gives law enforcement and local communities additional tools to crack down on animal abuse, including new felony penalties for horrific acts of animal cruelty. SB 1004 enhances legal protections for Floridians who buy and own pets and provides real accountability for businesses that violate the law.

Florida is a law-and-order state. We will not tolerate those who abuse and exploit innocent animals, and we will defend the rights of responsible pet owners.

05/12/2026

MAY PROMO! It's National Pet Month. Marion County Animal Services is offering $5 adoptions. Adopt your new best friend today!

As of May 12th, we currently have 215 animals in the shelter, with 192 animals available for adoption including those in foster care!

Adoptable animals include:
160 adoptable dogs
32 adoptable cats

Thank you to our community & rescue partners for stepping up this week and to all of you who have stopped by to adopt, foster, or volunteer! We understand all rescues are overwhelmed at this time, but we want to give a big thank you to the following for accepting transfers from us this week:

Simply Grace Rescue
House Meow Inc.
Kings Cove Cats Rescue
Quality of Life Rescue
UF

May Promo –National Pet Month - $5 adoptions

What’s the value of a new best friend? That’s for YOU to decide.

Every adoption includes sterilization, vaccinations, flea prevention, de-wormer, AND a microchip—all bundled in an adorable package.

Call 352-671-8700 for more information or visit MarionFL.org/Animal.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Ocala Pet Palooza! 💐🐾

Today we’re celebrating all the amazing moms out there, especially the pet moms, who give endless love, treats, and snuggles every single day.

No matter who you're caring for, your love makes a world of difference.

Celebrating you today and every day.

05/04/2026

🐾Adoption Event Alert 🐾

04/30/2026

April 30th is Adopt a Shelter Pet Day 💙

This important day shines a light on the thousands of pets waiting in shelters for a second chance at a loving home.

If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, this is your sign. Visit your local shelter, meet the animals, and you might just find your perfect match.

Drop a picture of the pet who saved you!

02/11/2026

Exhibit at the 4th Annual Ocala Pet Palooza on October 17-18, 2026 at the World Equestrian Center! Secure your vendor spot now for Ocala Pet Palooza and connect with pet lovers across Central Florida!

Access the Application Here: https://www.bmgevents.com/petexhibitinfo.html